3701-42-05
Authorized foods; required minimum foods.

(A)
The director shall develop a list of
authorized foods; a list of
minimum food stocking requirements; and a list of authorized infant formula
suppliers. The director shall post these lists to the Ohio department of
health's website with as much advance notice as possible prior to the
effective date of any change.

(1)
At least
every two years, the director shall review and may amend the list of WIC authorized
foods, including any
applicable sizes, types, and brands.

(2)
At least annually, the director shall
review and may amend the list of authorized infant formula suppliers and the
list of minimum food stocking requirements.

(B)
Each grocery store and grocery store
applicant for a vendor contract shall at each location openly and visibly
display for sale, at all times, the following minimum authorized
foods in quantities, sizes,
types, and brands specified in the list of minimum food stocking requirements:

(1)
Clearly mark or post
current prices, including sale prices, either on the authorized food item, on a shelf tag, or on a sign immediately next to or
in front of the item.

(2)
Ensure that
authorized foods are not
spoiled or defective or offered for sale after the manufacturer stated sell by, best if used by, or other date
limiting the sale or use of the item, or that foods have
not been recalled.

(3)
Ensure that
authorized foods are stored
and displayed in a sanitary manner.